A year ago, they weren't even playing college football. Some were still in high school, while others were redshirting and only seeing scout team action with their respective colleges. But this year? They were immediate big-impact players for Division I football programs. The question is, which of these stellar freshmen do FCS fans think had the best 2017 season? Give it a vote below:
Stats as of Dec. 14, 2017. Voting closes Friday at noon, Pacific.
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Rashid Shaheed, WR — Weber State
Stats: 23 catches, 512 yds, 3 TDs; 2 KR TDs
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Troy Andersen, AP — Montana State
Stats: 515 rush yds, 6 total TDs; 9 tackles, sack
Honors: Big Sky Freshman of the Year
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Franklin (Mac) McCain III, DB — North Carolina A&T
Stats: 6 INT, 3 TD
Honors: 1st Team MEAC
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Bryson Armstrong, LB — Kennesaw State
Stats: 10 sacks, 98 tackles, 3 INTs, 4 FR, 3 FF – (tied for No. 1 frosh tackler)
Honors: Big South Freshman POY (Co)
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Jabril Cox, LB — North Dakota State
Stats: 52 tackles, 4 sacks, 1 INT
Honors: MVFC Newcomer of the Year
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Jeremiah Oatsvall, QB — Austin Peay
Stats: 1148 pass yds., 7 TDs; 453 rush yds., 6 TDs
Honors: OVC Freshman of the Year
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Caylin Newton, QB — Howard
Stats: 2,432 yds passing, 13 TDs, 12 INT; 753 yds rush, 12 TDs
Honors: MEAC Freshman POY
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Grant Breneman, QB — Colgate
Stats: 1,594 pass yds, 18 TDs, 5 INTs; 401 rush yards, 6 TDs
Honors: Patriot League Freshman of the Year
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Zane Dudek, RB — Yale
Stats: 1,133 yds rushing, 15 TDs
Honors: Ivy League Freshman of the Year
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Davis Cheek, QB — Elon
Stats: 2,431 pass yds, 15 TDs, 8 INTs
Honors: CAA Offensive Player of the Year
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Gresch Jensen, QB — Montana
Stats: 2,531 yds passing, 20 TD, 8 INT; 203 yds rush, 6 TD
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FAN CHOICE: FCS Freshman of the Year
